Alex Pereira called out Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 313, revealing that he hasn't been fasting. Ankalaev confirmed this ...

In Saturday’s main event in Las Vegas, Ankalaev will challenge Pereira for the light-heavyweight title. The bout marks the Russian’s second title shot, after he fought Jan Blachowicz to a draw in ...

9-1 UFC) in Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+). Ankalaev will be competing during the month of Ramadan, where Muslims are required to ...

Magomed Ankalaev is a devout Muslim, but he’s made an exception about Ramadan for the sake of his health heading into UFC 313. Ankalaev, 32, challenges Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight ...

Many questioned Magomed Ankalaev's decision to fight Alex Pereira at UFC 313 during Ramadan. Now, Ankalaev has sparked controversy with his reasoning.

Magomed Ankalaev, the 32-year-old light heavyweight contender, has made a difficult decision to modify his Ramadan fasting practices as he prepares for his championship bout against Alex Pereira at ...

Magomed Ankalaev reveals he pleaded with the UFC to move his UFC 313 fight past Ramadan, sparking debate on scheduling decisions.

Ankalaev fighting Pereira during Ramadan sparks controversy in UFC 313 matchup. Fans question if UFC is protecting Pereira by scheduling fight during Ramadan. Anakalaev considered Pereira's toughest ...

Alex Pereira (left) will defend his title against Magomed Ankalaev (Getty Images) UFC fighters typically avoid fighting during or immediately after Ramadan, to minimise the physical effects on ...

Most of the Muslim UFC fighters won't fight during the holy month of Ramadan, though Belal Muhammad and Magomed Ankalaev are exceptions. Muhammad fought Gilbert Burns on short notice at UFC 288 ...

Magomed Ankalaev has explained his decision to break fast during Ramadan, while preparing for his UFC 313 title fight against Alex Pereira. In Saturday’s main event in Las Vegas, Ankalaev will ...